Today's verse highlights one reason why we should care for our bodies. Paul tells us in Romans 6:13 that the different parts or members of our bodies are to be used as instruments or tools of righteousness to God. "Use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the … [Read more...]
Spirituality and Health – The Real Connection is Our Relationship With God
To say that faith or spirituality or that practicing a religion will have an impact on your health is oversimplifying things. In fact, it’s missing the point altogether. The real point is getting to know God and His qualities and experiencing His love. Let me explain. Reading … [Read more...]
In Times of Stress Like This
USA Today reported on the physical consequences related to the stress people are under, especially over this last week. An article on September 19th - today as I write this - titled "Money Woes, Other Stresses Bring Unwanted Physical Response" says "As the market melts down, … [Read more...]
Spiritual & Physical Health and the Need for a Doctor – Weekly Health Devotional – Matthew 9:12
"Healthy people don't need a doctor, sick people do." (Matthew 9:12) The Great Physician, Jesus, told people that it was those who were sick and needed to be made well that needed the help of a doctor, not those who were already well. In that scenario the Pharisees had asked … [Read more...]
The Scriptures, Jesus and Stress – Matthew 11:28-30
Over the last four months more people have landed on my website and blog looking for Scriptures related to stress than for any other reason. In that light I thought it would be helpful to make another entry on this topic. In January of this year I made an entry about Jesus on … [Read more...]
Joy, Wellbeing & Health – Weekly Faith & Health Scripture – Psalm 119:2
Reuters Health released an article on September 1, 2008, "Lack of Joy in Life Ups Early Death Risk,” about a research study conducted in Japan. It found that people who don't think life is worth living are more likely to die within the next few years. The increased death risk was … [Read more...]
